The Pleas of a Parent for his Children- Galatians 4:8-20

This passage is full of Paul’s anguish for his spiritual children. He grieves that they are turning back to slavery to the law that is similar to their former idolatry (8-11). He grieves for their lost joy (15). He grieves that he has become alienated from them and that perhaps they even see him as an enemy (16, 17).

Although most likely we don’t see ourselves in danger of going back to Jewish law, are there warning signs that we might be becoming like the Galatians? Are we joyless and suspicious, yet fussy about religious type things?

Reflect on being ‘known by God’ (verse 9) and pray for change.

1. After reading today’s passage, what’s one thing you can praise God for? What does it prompt you to ask Him for in prayer?

2. Linda McKerrell: Pray for God to raise up new cross-cultural workers through Linda’s ongoing ministry, speaking, and networking efforts.

3. Ask God to help those who responded to the gospel during GNW to be rooted and grounded in Christ. Pray they would connect with a local church.